Chemical and Environmental Engineering Online Course
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    Chemical and Environmental Engineering Online Course

    by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

    Study industrial chemistry and engineering through simulations and group projects, exploring how cement, steel, fuels, and ammonia production can become more sustainable.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Chemical and Environmental Engineering at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Grades 10-11; algebra completed

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-17

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,200

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    EngineeringEnvironmental Science
    Sessions / cadence: 10 × 2h, Monday-Friday; 1-2h/day homework
    Time-zone / scheduling model: 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT window
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Support model: Online office hours
    Course work: Assignments and group projects

    Chemical and Environmental Engineering summary

    Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes connects industrial chemistry with environmental engineering, using familiar products to examine energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

    Students work through interactive activities, simulations, and group projects rather than simply reading about sustainability.

    It suits students who want to understand how engineering decisions shape cleaner industrial technologies.

    What is Chemical and Environmental Engineering Online Course?

    Chemical and Environmental Engineering is a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course exploring the chemistry and engineering behind major industrial processes. Students examine cement, steel, transportation fuels, and ammonia production alongside their environmental impacts.

    The course uses live online classes, interactive activities, simulations, and group projects to investigate cleaner technologies. Energy use, material properties, and chemical equilibrium provide the tools for evaluating decarbonization strategies.

    Why Succeed highlights Chemical and Environmental Engineering

    • Named industrial processes give students concrete examples for connecting chemistry with environmental problems.

    • Decarbonization is examined through engineering concepts, encouraging technical reasoning about sustainability.

    • Simulations and group projects provide opportunities to apply ideas during the course.

    • Published live-class and homework expectations help families judge the academic commitment.

    Who is Chemical and Environmental Engineering for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy chemistry and want to understand how engineering can reduce industrial emissions.

    Not ideal if

    You want a light, self-paced introduction or an in-person laboratory experience.

    Is Chemical and Environmental Engineering worth it?

    The course offers a focused way to test your interest in the relationship between industrial chemistry and sustainability. Its strongest feature is the combination of specific production processes with engineering tools for evaluating environmental improvements.

    The daily live classes and additional assignments require a substantial commitment, so the value depends on your willingness to engage actively. Judge it by what you learn and can explain afterward; Stanford states that participation does not guarantee undergraduate admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,200; includes Two-hour live classes Monday-Friday, Online office hours, Interactive activities and simulations, Group projects.

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; 10 × 2h, Monday-Friday; 1-2h/day homework.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: Students produce assignments and project work exploring industrial processes and cleaner technologies.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

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    How much preparation does Chemical and Environmental Engineering need?

    Effort level

    Substantial daily academic commitment.

    Best started

    Begin prerequisite review a few weeks before your session starts.

    Main challenge

    Connecting chemical concepts with industrial systems and emissions.

    Typical preparation

    • Refresh algebra and the concepts of atoms, atomic mass, and molecular mass.

    • Practice explaining how materials and energy move through a familiar industrial process.

    • Plan a daily study block alongside the live class window.

    Useful if

    You want to test a deeper interest in sustainable engineering.

    What do students do on Chemical and Environmental Engineering?

    You investigate industrial production and its environmental impacts through live classes, interactive activities, simulations, and group projects. Engineering concepts help you compare strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Study the chemistry and engineering of cement, steel, fuels, and ammonia production.

    2. 2

      Explore energy use, material properties, and chemical equilibrium.

    3. 3

      Apply these concepts in interactive activities and simulations.

    4. 4

      Collaborate on group projects examining cleaner technologies.

    5. 5

      Complete assignments and project work outside live class.

    Chemical and Environmental Engineering dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Programme dates

    6-17 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Be in Grade 10 or 11 when applying.

    • Have completed an algebra course.

    • Understand atoms, atomic mass, and molecular mass.

    • Attend only one Summer Institutes course if admitted.

    How much does Chemical and Environmental Engineering cost?

    Financial aid

    Domestic and international participants may receive aid.

    What's included

    Two-hour live classes Monday-Friday, Online office hours, Interactive activities and simulations, Group projects

    How to apply to Chemical and Environmental Engineering

    1. 1

      Create or access an account in Stanford's application portal using the student's legal name and birthdate.

    2. 2

      Choose Summer Institutes and indicate the courses you want to attend.

    3. 3

      Complete your application responses independently.

    4. 4

      Upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and the work sample required for your selected course.

    5. 5

      Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.

    6. 6

      Review all materials, pay the application fee, and submit the application.

    7. 7

      Monitor the account email for application communications.

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    Learning format

    Students attend two-hour live online classes Monday-Friday within an 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT window, with the third hour used for online office hours. Plan approximately one to two additional hours daily for asynchronous assignments and projects.

    The exact class time and office-hour schedule are set closer to the program's start.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Online office hours provide additional academic support.

    • The third hour of the published meeting window is reserved for office hours.

    • Group projects provide opportunities to collaborate with peers.

    Time-zone considerations

    • The published live meeting window is 8:00-11:00 a.m. PDT.
    • Live classes last two hours each Monday-Friday.
    • Each student attends one assigned section and time.
    • Exact class and office-hour schedules are set closer to the start.
    • Assignments and projects require approximately one to two asynchronous hours daily.

    Assessment style

    Course work includes assignments and projects, with collaborative group projects forming part of the learning experience.

    • Apply engineering concepts through interactive activities.
    • Explore industrial processes using simulations.
    • Collaborate on group projects.
    • Complete assignments and project work outside live class.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Students produce assignments and project work exploring industrial processes and cleaner technologies.

    • Course assignments

    • Collaborative group project work

    Chemical and Environmental Engineering FAQs

    Students examine cement, steel, transportation fuels, and ammonia production, their environmental impacts, and strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    Students must have completed an algebra course and should be comfortable with atoms, atomic mass, and molecular mass.

    The course has two hours of live class each Monday-Friday, plus approximately one to two hours of daily assignments and projects. The third hour of the published meeting window is used for online office hours.

    No. Standardized test scores are optional for both domestic and international applicants.

    Applicants must complete their responses independently. Parents or legal guardians may review the completed application and sign it afterward.

    Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.

    No. Stanford University's undergraduate admissions process is separate and independent from Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies.

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